Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has stunned fans and analysts alike with a dramatic offseason body transformation.
Sporting a leaner, more athletic physique after reportedly weighing around 230 pounds last season with the Dallas Mavericks, the 26-year-old guard has triggered intense curiosity about the methods behind his rapid change.
One particularly outspoken voice in the debate was former NBA standout Gilbert Arenas, who weighed in on “No Chill Gil.” His remarks injected controversy into the chatter:
“Let’s just be honest, man, the fact that he showed you, with enough time of rest that Ozempic kicks in quick,” Arenas said on Monday, via “No Chill Gil. So, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get down.”
Arenas added, humourously, that considering what Doncic was capable at a heavier weight, one can only imagine what he would be capable of now.
Doncic denies Ozempic use, credits disciplined offseason routine
During his appearance on NBC’s Today show on July 30, Doncic addressed the swirling rumours headon. When host Craig Melvin presented beforeandafter shots and asked, “No Ozempic, none of those shots or anything?”, Doncic responded simply:
“No.”
He elaborated that his leaner frame is the result of a carefully structured routine involving diet changes, fasting, and deliberate rest:
“I would say me and my team just tried some new things. Different food, different practices,” he explained.
“I actually gave up playing basketball for one month, which I have never done in my life, so it was kind of challenging, but it was good.”
On intermittent fasting, he revealed a regimen that helps limit inflammation and expedite recovery: consuming two highprotein meals and a protein shake per day, delaying his first meal until after a 90minute morning workout.
He also noted the mental difficulty of following such a strict plan when home and social life call:
“For me, you know, after the season, going back home, it’s a big thing, you know, Doncic said. I see my friends, my family, I see everybody. So it’s not easy for sure.”
Doncic‘s commitment paid dividends off the court, as he landed the cover of Men’s Health magazine-a visual testament to his transformed physique.
Fans are supportive of Doncic‘s commitment to improvement
Despite the doubters, the Lakers faithful have lauded Doncic‘s new look on social platforms.
Reactions ranged from nostalgic comparisons to his rookieyear body to predictions of a resurgence framed as a “revenge tour”.
The bigger backdrop: Doncic was traded by the Mavericks in February, reportedly due in part to frustration over his inconsistent conditioning.
His struggles in Dallas, paired with injuries and criticism over physical readiness, added fuel to the offseason makeover narrative.
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